Livacin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 90.27

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company	Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
Treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer
Treatment of blepharitis
Treatment of hordeolum
Treatment of perioperative ocular infections

Pharmacology

Synthetic bactericidal antibiotic
Broad spectrum
Third generation fluoroquinolone
Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year of age and older
1-2 drops every 2 hours for days 1 and 2
1-2 drops every 4 hours for days 3 through 7
1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years of age and older
1-2 drops every 30 minutes to 2 hours for days 1 through 3
1-2 drops every 1 to 4 hours from day 4 through treatment completion
Not established for children under 1 year

Interaction

Elevation of plasma concentrations of theophylline
Interference with the metabolism of caffeine
Enhancement of the effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin and its derivatives

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin
Hypersensitivity to other quinolones
Hypersensitivity to components of the medication

Side Effects

Transient blurred vision
Fever
Foreign body sensation
Headache
Transient ocular burning
Ocular pain or discomfort
Pharyngitis
Photophobia
Allergic reactions
Lid edema
Ocular dryness
Ocular itching

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category C
Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
Caution during nursing

Precautions & Warnings

Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Discontinue use if superinfection occurs

Therapeutic Class

4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

Protect from light
Store in a cool (15°C-25°C) and dry place
Keep out of reach of children

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